Torlon Parts
Basic shapes and machine finished parts.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of TORLON® PAI |
ASTM or UL test |
Property |
Torlon® 4203 Elect. Grade |
Torlon® 4301 Bearing Grade |
Torlon® 5530 Glass-Filled |
PHYSICAL |
D792 |
Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.051 1.41 |
0.052 1.45 |
0.059 1.61 |
D570 |
Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
MECHANICAL |
D638 |
Tensile Strength (psi) |
18,000 |
12,000 |
15,000 |
D638 |
Tensile Modulus (psi) |
600,000 |
800,000 |
900,000 |
D638 |
Tensile Elongation at Break (%) |
10 |
3 |
3 |
D790 |
Flexural Strength (psi) |
24,000 |
23,000 |
20,000 |
D790 |
Flexural Modulus (psi) |
600,000 |
800,000 |
900,000 |
D695 |
Compressive Strength (psi) |
24,000 |
22,000 |
27,000 |
D695 |
Compressive Modulus (psi) |
700,000 |
950,000 |
600,000 |
D785 |
Hardness, Rockwell |
E80(M120) |
E70(M106) |
E85(M125) |
D256 |
IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) |
2.0 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
THERMAL |
D696 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
1.7 |
1.4 |
2.6 |
D648 |
Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
532 / 278 |
534 / 279 |
520 / 271 |
D3418 |
Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) |
527 / 275 |
527 / 275 |
527 / 275 |
- |
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) |
500 / 260 |
500 / 260 |
500 / 260 |
C177 |
Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
1.80 6.20 |
3.70 12.8 |
2.50 8.61 |
UL94 |
Flammability Rating |
V-0 |
V-0 |
V-0 |
ELECTRICAL |
D149 |
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick |
580 |
- |
700 |
D150 |
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz |
4.2 |
6.0 |
6.3 |
D150 |
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz |
0.026 |
0.037 |
0.022 |
D257 |
Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH |
> 1016 |
> 1013 |
> 1013 |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets. All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
TORLON is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers. DURATRON is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.
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